Volcanic activity worldwide 14 May 2026: Santiaguito volcano, Fuego, Semeru, Ibu, Dukono, Reventador…

Map of today's active volcanoes

Map of today’s active volcanoes

Bezymianny (Kamchatka): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Tokyo warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 13000 ft (4000 m) altitude or flight level 130 and is moving at 5 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: VA AT 20260514/1350Z FL130 EXTD SE OBS VA DTG:14/1350Z to 13000 ft (4000 m)

Sakurajima (Kyushu, Japan): A pyroclastic flow occurred from the volcano on the afternoon of 10 May.
A block-and-ash flow followed a strong explosion, generating copious grey ash plumes that separated from the current (so-called phoenix clouds). The pyroclastic flow tumbled down over the southeast slope reaching legth of about 600 meters
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Canlaon (Central Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Kanlaon on 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Moderate Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Taal (Luzon, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Taal on 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „1 – Low-Level Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Mayon (Luzon Island, Philippines): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report: ERUPTION AT 20260514/1206Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG:14/1200Z
…14 May:
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that the eruption continued at Mayon on 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „3 – Increased Tendency Towards Hazardous Eruption“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Bulusan (Luzon Island, Philippines): The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) reported that unrest continued at Bulusan on 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „1 – Low Level of Volcanic Unrest“ (on a 0–5 level scale).
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)
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Central Bismarck Sea (Admiralty Islands): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 14000 ft (4300 m) altitude or flight level 140 and is moving at 05 kts in SW direction.
The full report is as follows: VA EMISSION OBS AT 14/1020Z OBS VA DTG:14/1020Z to 14000 ft (4300 m)

Ibu (Halmahera, Indonesia): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 6000 ft (1800 m) altitude or flight level 060 and is moving at 10 kts in W direction.
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL060 REPORTED AT 14/1701Z EST VA DTG:14/2010Z to 6000 ft (1800 m)

Semeru (East Java, Indonesia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report: VA ERUPTION REPORTED AT 14/0818Z EST VA DTG:14/1040Z

Dukono (Halmahera): (14 May) Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows: VA TO FL160 OBS AT 14/0650Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG:14/0650Z to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Santiaguito (Guatemala): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: POSS VA EMS

Fuego (Guatemala): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15000 ft (4600 m) altitude or flight level 150 .
The full report is as follows: FRQ VA EMS to 15000 ft (4600 m)

Puracé (Colombia): Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Washington (VAAC) issued the following report: VA EM DETECTED

Sangay (Ecuador): The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Sangay between 12 May 2026 (local) and 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „2 – Yellow“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Reventador (Ecuador): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Washington warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 15500 ft (4700 m) altitude or flight level 155 .
The full report is as follows: ONGOING VA EM to 15500 ft (4700 m)
…14 May:
The Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN) reported that the eruption continued at Reventador between 12 May 2026 (local) and 13 May 2026 (local). The alert level remained at „3 – Orange“ (on a 4-level scale).
Source: Instituto Geofísico-Escuela Politécnica Nacional (IG-EPN)
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Sabancaya (Peru): Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Buenos Aires warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 23000 ft (7000 m) altitude or flight level 230 and is moving at 10 kts in SE direction.
The full report is as follows: continuous ash emissions to 23000 ft (7000 m)

Mayon holds at Alert Level 3 as Kanlaon and Taal remain active in Philippines

Volcanic activity today was led by the Philippines, with eruptions ongoing at multiple peaks and continued unrest at another. Ecuador’s Reventador and Sangay also remained in eruption. Most alert levels and activity states are unchanged from the previous day.

Philippines
Eruptions persisted at Mayon (Alert Level 3), Kanlaon (Alert Level 2), and Taal (Alert Level 1). Unrest continued at Bulusan (Alert Level 1).

South America
In Ecuador, eruptions continued at Reventador (Alert Level 3 – Orange) and Sangay (Alert Level 2 – Yellow).

Source: Smithsonian/USGS Daily Volcanic Activity Report — 13 May 2026.

Activity Summary for 13 May 2026

Volcano Country Activity Type Keynotes
Kanlaon Philippines Eruption Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2.
Mayon Philippines Eruption Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3.
Reventador Ecuador Eruption Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 3 – Orange.
Sangay Ecuador Eruption Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 2 – Yellow.
Taal Philippines Eruption Eruption ongoing; Alert Level 1.
Bulusan Philippines Unrest Ongoing unrest; Alert Level 1.

Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260514/1206Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 14/1200Z

Satellite image of Mayon volcano on 14 May 2026

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVFE01 at 12:18 UTC, 14/05/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260514/1218Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/610
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260514/1206Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 14/1200Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 030/5KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=

Dukono Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL160 OBS AT 14/0650Z MOV SW OBS VA DTG: 14/0650Z to 16000 ft (4900 m)

Satellite image of Dukono volcano on 14 May 2026

Explosive activity continues. Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) Darwin warned about a volcanic ash plume that rose up to estimated 16000 ft (4900 m) altitude or flight level 160 .
The full report is as follows:

FVAU03 at 07:16 UTC, 14/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260514/0715Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: DUKONO 268010
PSN: N0142 E12754
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1229M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/247
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA TO FL160 OBS AT 14/0650Z MOV SW
OBS VA DTG: 14/0650Z
OBS VA CLD: SFC/FL160 N0140 E12756 – N0037 E12544 – N0106
E12528 – N0136 E12602 – N0145 E12756 MOV SW 15KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 14/1250Z SFC/FL160 N0140 E12756 – N0017
E12538 – N0042 E12458 – N0135 E12517 – N0145 E12756
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 14/1850Z SFC/FL160 N0140 E12757 – N0023
E12540 – N0048 E12453 – N0145 E12512 – N0146 E12755
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 15/0050Z SFC/FL160 N0145 E12755 – N0140
E12758 – N0012 E12538 – N0054 E12453 – N0139 E12513
RMK: VA IDENTIFIABLE ON LATEST VISIBLE AND RGB SATELLITE
IMAGERY. VA HEIGHT BASED ON GROUND REPORT OF VA 3500M ABOVE
SUMMIT AT 13/2212Z AND IR TEMP OF 2C AT 13/2220Z. VA
MOVEMENT BASED ON HIMAWARI-9 SAT IMG AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260514/1315Z=

Mayon Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION AT 20260514/0406Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED OBS VA DTG: 14/0400Z

Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Tokyo (VAAC) issued the following report:

FVFE01 at 04:22 UTC, 14/05/26 from RJTD
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260514/0422Z
VAAC: TOKYO
VOLCANO: MAYON 273030
PSN: N1315 E12341
AREA: PHILIPPINES
SOURCE ELEV: 2462M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/609
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9 PHIVOLCS
ERUPTION DETAILS: ERUPTION AT 20260514/0406Z VA CLD UNKNOWN REPORTED
OBS VA DTG: 14/0400Z
OBS VA CLD: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE FM SATELLITE DATA WIND FL180 020/3KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: NOT AVBL
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: NOT AVBL
RMK: WE WILL ISSUE FURTHER ADVISORY IF VA IS DETECTED IN SATELLITE
IMAGERY.
NXT ADVISORY: NO FURTHER ADVISORIES=